01Strong, even face illumination
Front-lit channel letters
Light shines through a translucent acrylic face while the metal returns create depth. The familiar, high-visibility choice for restaurant and retail storefronts.
BiK Signs / Los AngelesExterior
Made to be seen
Exterior
signs.
The sign over your door has one job: make the right people stop. We build exterior signage around the building, the viewing distance and the way your business looks after dark—not a one-size package.
Explore your options01Built for your facade
02LED options, day or night
03Design, fabrication & installation
The useful distinctions
Choose the way it reads.
Letter construction changes the whole feel of a storefront. Here is what each lighting style actually does, and where it works best.
02Indirect glow around each letter
Reverse / halo-lit letters
Opaque faces and open backs throw light onto the wall behind each letter. The halo gives the sign a quieter, dimensional presence—especially effective on a clean, dark facade.
03Two lighting effects in one letter
Combination-lit letters
Front illumination and a rear halo work together: bright, readable faces with a soft outline of light on the wall. A good fit when the sign needs impact without losing detail.
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04No power connection required
Non-illuminated letters
Dimensional letters without electrical lighting. Metal, acrylic or formed plastic faces rely on daylight, exterior lighting or a spotlight to carry the message.
05Designed for the actual elevation
Storefront & building signs
A coordinated storefront can combine channel letters, a cabinet sign, window graphics and projecting elements. We consider the sign band, sightlines and landlord criteria as one composition.
06Site-specific structure and placement
Monument & pylon signs
Ground-level monument signs are built for approach speed and close-range legibility. Taller pylon signs are designed to be spotted from a parking lot or roadway; structure and site conditions matter.
07Static or changeable messaging
LED cabinet & digital signs
An LED cabinet gives you a clean, contained illuminated face. Digital displays add changeable messaging; brightness, viewing distance, content and local sign rules all factor into the right specification.
08Branding with useful projection
Awnings
Awnings add a projecting architectural feature, shade and room for a brand name. Choose printed or applied graphics, valance lettering and a fabric or engineered canopy appropriate to the site.
Project photo coming soon
Make it yours
Details that decide the result.
A good proof is more than a logo on a wall. We work through the practical details that affect appearance, access and long-term serviceability.
Face, return & trim
Select face color and translucency, return depth and finish, and trim-cap color. These decisions control the letter's daytime profile as much as its nighttime glow.
LED color & output
White or colored LED modules, illumination style and brightness are matched to the artwork and viewing conditions. Output should read clearly without overpowering the facade.
Mounting & raceways
Letters may mount individually, on a layout pattern or on a raceway that carries wiring. The wall, existing penetrations, access and property requirements help determine the cleanest installation.
Permits & installation
Sign area, projection, illumination and location can be regulated by the city or property owner. We can help identify the permit path and plan installation around site access and electrical needs.
From our shop to the street
Built around real places.
A few projects from the BiK Signs portfolio. Each one starts with a different space, brand and set of constraints.
A real conversation beats a guess
Let’s get the details right.
Tell us what the building gives you to work with. We will help narrow the sign type, not just send a price for a guess.